Northgate vs Banyo
Northgate scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Northgate (1078) sits above Banyo (1056).
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Northgate and Banyo side by side
| Measure | Northgate | Banyo |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $780/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $530/wk | $525/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1078 | 1056 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 12 |
| Transit score | 40 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 6,105 |
| Median age | – | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1039 mm | 1000 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Northgate edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1056).
Northgate vs Banyo: common questions
Does Northgate or Banyo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Northgate scores 1078 vs 1056 in Banyo. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Northgate or Banyo?
Northgate scores 14/100 on walkability vs 12/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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